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Flexible Calendar Program (Flex)

Instructional Improvement (Flex) is required for all faculty with teaching assignments. This requirement is based upon activities that faculty complete in lieu of instruction for the days/weeks that classes would have been in session were the district not on a 16-week compressed calendar (see Title 5, section 55724). Faculty earn credit hours towards their flex requirement by attending approved activities and logging their attendance in the District approved Online Instructional Improvement (Flex) system.

💻 Access the faculty flex system

📓 Faculty flex handbook

Week of Professional Learning (WOPL)

Mark your calendars at the beginning of each semester in the Fall and Spring for dedicated learning opportunities geared towards preparing faculty and staff for the semester ahead. Consider submitting a proposal for a flex activity to share your unique knowledge with us!

➡️ WOPL Homepage

 

Submit an Activity

Any individual may submit an activity for approval to be offered for "flex" credit. The Office of Professional Learning reviews all submissions to ensure they meet the criteria for an instructional improvement offering. All approved flex activities will be given a five digit flex number associated with them and appear in the flex system and our college Professional Learning calendar. 

✔ Types of activities that qualify for flex credit

 

Complete the form to submit your activity for flex approval. Upon approval you will receive a confirmation email from Justin Bigley, Administrative Assistant, with your flex number and event details. 

Submit

Independent projects can be any outside professional learning actitivy that meets at least one of the approved allowable activities (Title V Activity 55724).

You may submit an independent project for flex credit through the District Flex website. Please adhere to the deadlines for completion of your project. Professional Learning faculty member, Don Long, coordinates the approvals and communications for independent projects. Email Don at [email protected] for assistance.   

CVC@ONE Courses

The Online Network of Educators is supported by the California Community College Chancellor's Office and offers free or affordable online learning opportunities for faculty and staff. Some courses may also earn credit towards salary advancement. These activities are perfect for independent project proposals. 

➡️ Take me to the CVC@ONE class registry

 

Fall 2025

Spring 2026

Independent Project Proposal

 
Deadline to Submit

November 3, 2025

Deadline to Mark Complete

December 15, 2025
Deadline to Submit

April 24, 2026

Deadline to Mark Complete

May 26, 2026
Complete Flex Obligation December 15, 2025 (part-time faculty only) May 26, 2026 (all faculty)

  • How do I find my flex contract and register for activities? To view your Flex contract, register for workshops, submit an Independent Project, and find more information about Flex, please visit the District's Instructional Improvement (Flex) website. You can also login via your mySDCCD portal using the right hand navigation. 
  • I can't remember my password for the Flex system, how can I get back in? Please contact our District representative, Eli Jed Manalastas, Administrative Technician, at [email protected]. Include your CSID and a brief description of your issue in the body of the email. 
  • How many hours do I need to complete for flex? Contract faculty are required to complete 20-hours of flex per academic year. Flex hours are also assigned for overload assignments. Part-time faculty are required to complete flex hours based on the percentage of FTEF they are teaching (roughly translating to the number of hours taught during the week). 
  • If I am on sabbatical or medical leave do I need to complete my flex obligation? Flex is assigned based on your teaching load (FTEF). If your teaching load is reduced because of sabbatical or leave then you will only be assigned flex for your classroom teaching assignment. 
  • Can I get credit for an event I attended in the past?
    Contract Faculty

    Yes, if the event or workshop you attended was in the same academic year in which you need to claim flex credit.

    Part-Time Faculty

    Yes, if the event or workshop you attended was in the same semester that you are teaching you can receive credit. 

  • What are the deadlines to complete my flex obligation? Contract faculty must complete their flex obligation by the end of the academic year. Part-time faculty must complete their obligation before the end of each semester.